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Discussions and interviews on news topics and stories important to the Black community. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q Ward Delivered twice daily.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 24 mins

BIN News Anchors Alexandria Ikomoni and Rey Harris join Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward on today's podcast to review the major news stories of the week.

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On part 2 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward share how NBA great Shaquille O'Neal  is coming to the defense of WNBA star Angel Reese.

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On part 1 of today's podcast, Ramses and Q Ward discuss voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and her recent comments regarding DEI rollbacks.

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On part 2 of today's podcast , Host Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss a shift in MAGA support for President Trump over the Epstein files.

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Part 1 of today's podcast features a discussion on the rise in police killings in rural America 

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On part 2 of today's podcast, Ramses and Q Ward highlight the increase of Black players being drafted in the NHL

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Part 1 of today's podcast , Ramses and Q discuss  a new study that connects increases in Police funding with shorter lifespans for Black Americans. 

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On Part 2 of today's podcast , Ramses and Q Ward discuss LL Cool J's decision to support striking workers in Philadelphia.

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On Part 1 of today's podcast, Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the latest news involving Carnival Cruise lines and also look at the measles outbreak happening around the country.

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On the second half of today's program, Ramses and Q Ward discuss Target's plan to use social media influencer Kai Cenat to bring Black shoppers back to their stores. 

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On Part 1 of today's podcast, Q Ward and Ramses discuss Skip Bayless and his reaction to the movie Sinners

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On Part 2 of today's podcast, Ramses and Q discuss elections in Florida and American Idol news 

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On Part 1 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the celebration of July 4th and Elon Musk's new political party.

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News anchors Nichole Deal and Mike Eiland join Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward for a frank and open opinion conversation on the Diddy verdict .

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On Part 2 of today's podcast, Ramses and Q discuss the latest news regarding Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group over their support of Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us". 

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On Part 1 of today's podcast , we hear discussion on the great myth of Black-on-Black Crime, the scary trend of people posing as ICE agents. 

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On Part 2 of today's podcast, Host Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the recent comments made by rapper Nelly about Former Vice President Kamala Harris 

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On Part 1 of today's podcast, Amy Owen aka "The Pineapple Lawyer" the Supreme Court's decision giving Donald Trump more power 

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On Part 2 of today's podcast , Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward offer their thoughts on the mindset of Black Conservatives.

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On Part of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward tackle the subject of race and ponder whether Black people are a monolith. 

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